Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. According to the July 2022 Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSPI) , compiled and published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , overall pressures reportedly declined once again in July. This index was reported as 1.84 reported for June, and 2.59 reported for May.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The first step was to charter a research project with the Arizona State University statistics department to analyze which combination of metrics drives the highest market capitalization. The result? The reason?

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ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

That’s where AI-powered supply chain optimization can make a difference. Powered by data analytics and advanced technologies, every stage of the supply chain can be critically analyzed, starting from procurement to distribution to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy. With a Ph.D.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain visibility is a company's ability to keep track of raw materials, components, and final products – in batches or individually – as they move through the entire supply chain from suppliers through production or assembly to retailers and end customers.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The primary goal of inventory control is to reduce the costs associated with holding stock. This is achieved by helping business owners determine the right time to restock their items or purchase materials for production. Learn more about the topic on our Blog: How to Develop Inventory Management and Control Report 7.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The increasing pressure of the market, the rising consumer demand, and dwindling supplier deliveries have brought into full view the need for adequate and functional shipping cost allocations. Shippers must focus on making the product and managing the delivery channels, supply lines, warehouse hubs, and distribution centers.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. For 2021, U.S. percent to $1.85

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a monthly highlights of reported January 2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Overall, global activity reportedly showed signs of increased production output and corresponding activity levels, but the gains were mostly in developing and lower-cost regions.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

The potential opportunity to convert a significant portion of operating costs from fixed to variable. This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Analysis The analysis phase is where you look back at your supply chain process and evaluate its effectiveness. It involves assessing how the overall supply chain performed, analyzing metrics, and how well you managed exceptions. It also helps you make more accurate predictions about your requirements.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Efficient Supply Chain Practices: Automated Distribution Centers and Computerized Inventory Systems Automation is a key component of Walmart’s efficient supply chain practices.

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Unleashed

MARCH 28, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is a management concept frequently used by procurement and supply chain professionals. As supply chains become more complex there is a greater need to cultivate clear, measurable ways to evaluate every supplier. Optimises performance. Reduces costs.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Most supply chain planning teams do not know their customers. I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Does it work?

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

Highlights of the new agreement include full time package van drivers garnering a reported annual compensation of $170,000 in pay and benefits. UPS Impacts Moving Forward Earlier this month, UPS announced quarterly financial performance for the June ending quarter. The consolidated operating margin in the quarter was reported as 12.6

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. That figure highlights like no other how critical the interrelations are between an enterprise and its supply chain. A disciplined approach to the collection, cleansing, and standardisation of supply chain data.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

With so many having to work from home during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, consumers upped their purchases of in-home fitness equipment. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. Consumer anticipation was thus compounded by a developing global supply chain disruption.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Today, when I talk about building the end-to-end value chain, people will look at me strangely and say “That is not supply chain. That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. I look at supply chain as a way to deliver value-based outcomes in business networks. “ I scratch my head.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Ford will formally report its Q3 financial performance in late October but was compelled to issue this week’s warning. This week’s sudden and unexpected warning from supply chain bellwether FedEx relative to an unexpected revenue and earnings shortfall caused the company’s stock to suddenly drop to its lowest level since 1980.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. Where is your picking operation located with respect to shipping and product storage? Partner with several shipping providers to provide your customers with shipping options.

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6 River Systems

JANUARY 10, 2019

Building and maintaining relationships in your supply chain. Keep in touch with cross-functional colleagues. “Whether you’re in procurement, supplier quality, production control or logistics, supply chain is only one ingredient in the pie of successfully bringing a product to market.

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